Wise County Messenger from Decatur, Texas • Page 11

Music Extravaganza OCT. 12 7:30 p.nu Place LITTLE THEATER IN HERITAGE MUSEUM Program CHORALIERS CAPERETTES SWEET ADELINES LOCAL TALENT Owner Reserve Seats $1.25 Gen. Adm. $1.25 Others $1.50 Greenwood school restoration continues THE WEE COUNTY MESSENGER Thursday, October 10, 1974 DECATUR, TEXAS PAGE ELEVEN (Continutd from Page 1) which once was connected to Among the raccoons was a a schoolroom stove, critter which delighted in On weekends, the Corleys stealing the clothing and their four children help- and hiding it in the draw box ed with the rebuilding. Each FAMILY GYMNASIUM-Still to be restored is the gymnasium, complete with bleachers and a splintered wooden basketball court.

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A. BALLARD BIG TIME WRESTLING OCT. 12 8:00 P.M LACK JACK LANZ vs REO BASTIEN TEX McKENZIE and scon CASEY vs ANGELO MOSCA BILL CROUCH Sunday evening before the Corleys headed back to their home in Colleyville, the two families had a conference on what supplies were needed for the next weekend as well as taking a look at what had been accomplished and what needed to be done. Mrs. Corley said every member of both families contributed ideas which were incorporated in the renovation.

In November, Corley sold his auto parts business interests to concentrate on the rebuilding, working 40-60 hours a week on the project himself. The Corleys finally occupied the house last August, in time to enroll their children, Mark, 18; Matthew, 12, and Melanie, 10 in school at Decatur, Another son, Mike Decatur. Another son, Mike, 19, attends TarletonState University, Except for installing the heating, air conditioning and insulation, the two families did all of the refurbishing, including the plumbing and wiring. The literally hundreds of hours used on the project gave the Corleys a home with five bedrooms, the smallest 19 feet by 27 feet; a 19x38 game room; an 18x55 main living area, three bathrooms and an 8x140 hallway. Each room has 9 foot ceilings.

The living area originally was a stage and dressing rooms for the gymnasium. It was the only room in which a wall was added. It includes a utility breakfast area, den and dining room. Shelves along one wall are covered by Mansard roof with cedar shingles. The master bedroom and room both have raised floors.

Because the formal living room in her hor- mer home went unused, Mrs. Corley Installed that furniture in the master bedroom in a sitting room setting. She plans to carry out the theme in the other bedrooms. The largest classroom has been converted into a game room. The room features one of the three blackboards Gray was able to reconstruct.

The other two will be repainted as murals in the bedrooms. Gray said the original boards and molding were used wherever possible. By combining bits and pieces, he was able to reconstruct a couple PLUS TWO OTHER GREAT MATCHES Sponsored by Slidell Wrestling Team NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY DECATUR, TEXAS FOR RES. CALL NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY. 627-3700 Tickets on Sale Anderson Grocery in Slidell, Renshaw Seed Grocery in Decatur, Cox's Conoco on Highway 51 Ringside $2.50 Gen.

Adm. $1.75 Children (under 12) $1.00 Gen. Adm. Only of classroom doors. Shelves for books and knickknacks line the hallway.

A student desk reconstructed from parts of three desks found under the stage will grace the hallway. The living area of the house covers 6,500 square feet, all centrally cooled and heated by two systems which operate alternately. For any woman wondering how big 6,500 square feet really is, Mrs, Corley reports vacuuming the entire house takes more than two hours. She plans for each child to have his own sweeper. Although the living area has been refurbished, the Corleys still have done little work on the 5,000 square foot gymnasium.

Their plans call for a swimming pool and a layout for half-court basketball. The gymnasium is basically as it was before the Corleys bought the school. Most of the windows are still missing and the plaster is falling from the walls. Mrs. Corley says the gym should keep the family busy for some time to come.

Why go to the trouble of restoring a vandalized schoolhouse? was a super big challenge," said Corley. all had fun with the was lots of laughed Mrs. Corley, you call lots of work fun." ms MELANIE'S ROOM-Melanie Corley shows Dorothy Gray part of her doll collection. Melanie's room is one of two bedrooms in the house with an elevated sleeping area. POOL IN THE CLASSROOM: Largest room is used for recreation area HUNDREDS MISSING-Although the rest of the Greenwood School has been restored by the Corleys, the gymnasium still is in much the same condition as it was when they bought the place from the Slidell School District.

Hundreds of window panes have been replaced in the structure. The Denton Co. Music Atts'n, PROULDY PRESENTS HERE'S BROADWAY FROM TO MONDAY, OCT. 14, 1974 8:00 P.M. CIVIC CENTER AUDITORIUM Tickets Available Locally at Rann's Drive In Adults $1.50 Children $1.00 FAMILY CENTER-The Corleys converted the stage and dressing rooms into a family center which includes a kitchen, breakfast area, dining area and living room.

Boner reports Marine Sgt. Milton Boner, son of A. B. Boner of Bridgeport, has arrived at the Marine Corps Air Station, Iwakunl, Japan. He serves with Marine Attack Squadron 513, which is on its initial deployment outside the continental United States.

A 1971 graduate of Chico High School, he joined the Marine Corps In June 1971. FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PAINTING Call Mike Miller 627-2712 or 627-3284 FREE ESTIMATES .25 U. S. 81 NORTH Children 11.00 DECATUR aoMnrfl MASTER BEDROOM AT GREENWOOD SCHOOL COME IN-ASK ABOUT THE EXCLUSIVE FOUR YEAR WARRANTY 4 YEAR GUARANTEE PARTS 4 YEAR GUARANTEE PICTURE TUBE 4 YEAR GUARANTEE SHOP LABOR AU YOU PAT II A NOMINAl TUP CMARGt AfTiR THi FIRST DAYS. ecause this is the Best Color TV on the market, Curtis Mathes backs it with the Best Guarantee in the World.

Bharmacu PHONE 627-5931 CORNER OF HWY. 287 HWY. 51 DECATUR. TEX 76234 Curtis Mathes Speech club elects officers Keith Stepp was elected president of the Decatur Speech Club at a recent meeting at the school. Other officers are Cindy leathers, vice president; Cindy Hayes, treasurer; Becca Boring, secretary, and Ann Forman, reporter.

The group under the direction of their sponsor, Mrs. Rodrigs, is working on plays. I'ox elected to NTSl Peggy Sue Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff S.

Fox of 1301 South Hatcher in Decatur, has been elected a representative to the assembly of the Student Government Association at North Texas State University. Miss Fox, a graduate of Decatur high school, was one of 21 NTSU students elected to the student government posts for this year. HOME AND AUTO SUPPLY HENDERSON TEXACO STATION STEWART REAL ESTATE BOYD BUILT FEEDERS CONTINENTAL STATE BANK Best Wishes for a Successful Year VARSITY Oct. 6 Springt own 11 13 Kennoda 1 20 Northwest 27 Paradise 4 Ch i co 12 Carrol 1 18 Coppe11 25 A1 edo 1 Mi 1 I sap 8Lake Dallas II Nov Nov Games All Varsity games will start at 8:00 p.m. GO YELLOW JACKETS GO R.E.WILLIAMS FINA STATION GARAGE BODY SHOP BOYD FEED STORE STATION BOYD FLOWER SHOP.